My resignation from the school board

Earlier today I resigned from the Albemarle County School Board effective immediately. It has been a difficult decision because working on behalf of the students in our community has been a very rewarding experience and I will miss it very much.

I am grateful to the voters for entrusting me with the immense responsibility that comes with school board service. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to serve and represent the people of Albemarle County. I am confident the school board will establish an efficient and effective process for appointing someone to complete my term which ends in December 2011.

I am writing to inform you of my resignation as the At-Large member of the Albemarle County School Board effective immediately. I have decided to resign for both personal and professional reasons.

During the past year, I have mentioned to you both that I did not intend to seek re-election to a third term in 2011 so that I could spend more time with my family. Having just watched my daughter graduate from high school and my son from middle school, I am reminded again of how quickly our children grow up right before our eyes. My wife Jean is also re-entering the workforce and that will require more flexibility in my schedule. Thus, after further consideration, I think it will be best for our family if I complete my work on the school board sooner than I had previously planned.

In my professional life, Charlottesville Tomorrow will be celebrating its fifth year of operations this September. Our work to inform and engage the public on critical quality of life issues in this community is more important than ever. As Executive Director, the organization needs more of my time and attention to ensure that we are successful with our strategic plan and fundraising goals.

I am very honored to have had this opportunity to serve and represent the people of Albemarle County. I am grateful to the voters for entrusting me with the immense responsibility that comes with school board service. With your leadership and this community’s support, I know Albemarle County Public Schools will continue on the path toward being the world class school division our community expects and deserves.

Brian,
Thank you so much for being willing to work for the children of our county. Your endless hours of service has resulted in wonderful advancements for our school system, and in turn, our entire community. It is difficult to imagine that any replacement on the School Board will be as effective and enthusiastic an advocate for our schools as you have been. I wish you and your family nothing but happiness. Thank you.
Amy Gore